Each decade has its own set of social norms. For example, in
the 80’s, it was socially acceptable to wear crazy shoulder pads and have big
hair! In all seriousness, though, these “social norms” that we all accept
during certain periods of time also translate into actions – or, things we do.
Over time, these things that we do get replaced with other socially “normal”
things to do. Usually, it’s because technology or accessibility increases or
makes certain businesses obsolete. Don’t believe us? Look at

these ten things
everyone used to do all the time that
we just don’t do anymore.

1.Renting Movies

Businesses like Blockbuster, Redbox, or Family Video might still be seen – but
this is incredibly rare. With the ability to stream television and movies
online to any device essentially takes the need for brick-and-mortar movie
rental locations away. While it used to be normal to head to the video store to
pick out a movie or two to watch that weekend, we don’t do this anymore.

2.Buying VHS Tapes

Buying VHS for any reason is the way of the
past. Yet, for a long time, this was the only
way to watch movies at home, to save family videos, or to record a show on
TV you didn’t want to miss. How many people do you know who still have an old
stack of VHS’s gathering dust in a closet somewhere? Now-a-days we’re not even
sure where you’d be able to find VHS tapes for sale? This method of
entertainment viewing has gone the way of the dodo

3.Transfer Money at a Bank

Even just a decade or two ago, transferring
money at a bank was the only way people transferred money either locally or
abroad. Unfortunately, banks often carry hidden fees with each transfer and
sometimes don’t provide the best exchange rates available. Now, most people use
online-only transfer services like TransferWise
to transfer money. These online organizations have low or no fees, are always
transparent with how much they’re charging you for each transfer, and always
offer the most up-to-date exchange rates. No wonder most people don’t go to the
bank for money transfers anymore

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4.Memorizing Phone Numbers

Before we all carried one form of smart
phone or another, the only way to ensure that you’d be able to get ahold of
someone was to memorize their phone number. Many people carried pocket-sized
phone books just in case they needed to jot a new acquaintance’s number down.
The need to memorize phone numbers is no longer pressing – our smart phones
save phone numbers and can even assign names and information to each contact
based on content that’s gathered from your email or other mobile applications.
Much easier than memorizing each important phone number in your life!

5.Sending Letters

While it’s still nice to receive a
hand-written note occasionally, it’s more common to shoot someone a text or
send an email if you need to communicate with them. Writing and sending
hand-written letters is considered a lost artform now – with many groups who
focus on reinstating the old-idea of pen pals cropping up around the world.

6.Carrying a Pager

Before cell phones were a part of everyday
life, pagers were the only way to let someone know you needed to get a hold of
them if they were out and about or not near a landline phone. We don’t know
anybody who carries a pager anymore.

7.Recording TV Shows on VHS

If you missed a show you wanted to see, you
use to record it on a VHS tape. Now, we can save it to our recording device on
our TV or stream it online after the fact.

8.Go to the Mall Frequently

Last minute Christmas gifts? A new pair of
running shoes? Whenever you needed something, you’d head to the mall. While
malls are still around, most people do their shopping online. With most stores
offering free expedited shipping, there isn’t really a need to drive out and
shop in person.

9.Carry Cash

People use to carry cash or spare change in
case they needed to make a phone call at a phone booth, pay someone back for a
meal, contribute to a coworker’s birthday cake fund, etc. However, there isn’t
really a need to carry cash anymore. Quick pay services are now available
through banking applications or third-party applications such as Venmo.

10.Keep a Map Handy

Everyone use to keep a map in the car or
house to help them navigate around. But with maps on our phones and other
devices physical paper maps aren’t as common as they once were. Most people
don’t even know how to read them!

Isn’t it crazy how many things we use to do that we just
don’t do anymore? It’s amazing how
much things change over the course of just a few years. While some of these
traditions might have been convenient, and we may miss some of the old ways of
doing things, it’s also nice to move forward into a new, more tech-motivated
time!

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